Summary
North Korea launched two ballistic missiles that ended up in the sea near its east coast. The missiles did not land in Japan's exclusive area, but Japan is concerned about the threat these tests pose to regional and global security.
Key Facts
- North Korea fired two ballistic missiles.
- The first missile reached an altitude of about 50 miles and traveled 217 miles.
- The second missile reached an altitude of around 43.5 miles and traveled 211 miles.
- Both missiles landed outside Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone.
- Japan expressed that these launches threaten peace and security.
- A protest has been lodged by Japan against North Korea.
- South Korea also detected the launch.
